Res 2023-23 Arbor Day April 29 2023
Res 2023-23
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-23
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING ARBOR DAY
WHEREAS, in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special day to be
set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combat climate change by reducing the erosion of
our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the
temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource, increase property values in our city, enhance
the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council as
follows: I, Stephanie Levine, Mayor of the City of Mendota Heights, do hereby proclaim April 29,
2023 as ARBOR DAY in the City of Mendota Heights, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor
Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and urban forest.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mendota Heights City Council that all citizens
are urged to plant trees to promote the well-being of future generations.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 18th day of April, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
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Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Christine Lusian, City Clerk